Over the years, much of my identity has been wrapped up in what I did. And then there came a day when I was completely over-committed, totally exhausted and I hated the task which I had willingly signed myself up to complete. I realized (not at that exact moment – … Read More
Can YouTube Relieve Stress and Anxiety By Making You Laugh?
One of my favorite things to do when hanging out with friends is to watch random YouTube videos. Finding something completely ridiculous and having a deep belly laugh at what comes across the screen. Laughter is important in everyone’s life. According to this article, “Humor and laughter strengthen your immune … Read More
Interview with Josh Booth Photography
GROW: Tell us a little about yourself: My appetite for photography started by randomly taking a class in college while taking independent studies in computer animation. Soon after, I went into Iraq during the war in 2003 to help with aid efforts and photograph the conditions and people I met … Read More
Getting a Better Body Image – Atlanta Sports Nutrition
Gaining a better body image seems to be a world-wide desire. With constant exposure to negative media messages and celebrity diets, it’s easy for us to see ourselves in a harmful light, resulting in lower self-esteem and depressed body image. Glamour magazine reported that 97% or women will have an … Read More
GROW Interviews: Yoga Instructor Colette
G: Tell us about yourself, your job, and how you became a Yoga instructor: C: I’m a small-town girl from Newnan, GA who went to college for Dance Education & Mass Communications. After a short bout in Pittsburgh for a degree in Legal Studies, I moved back to Atlanta to … Read More
Coping with Trauma
In the aftermath of the recent natural disasters in the south, we are going to do a series of posts on dealing with crisis and trauma. Coping with Traumatic Stress There are things you can do to help yourself if you have suffered traumatic stress as a result of … Read More
Traumatic Stress
In the aftermath of the recent natural disasters in the south, we are going to do a series of posts on dealing with crisis and trauma. What is a Traumatic Stress Reaction? People who experience or witness horrible events such as school shootings, combat, rape, torture, natural disasters, accidents … Read More
Trauma – General Information
Disasters are often unexpected, sudden, and overwhelming. In some cases, there are no outwardly visible signs of physical injury, but there is nonetheless a serious emotional toll. It is common for people who have experienced traumatic situations to have very strong emotional reactions. Understanding normal responses to these abnormal events … Read More
Crisis and Trauma: When to seek help
In the aftermath of the recent natural disasters in the south, we are going to do a series of posts on dealing with crisis and trauma. How should I help myself and my family? There are a number of steps you can take to help restore emotional well being … Read More